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Comprehensive Pharmacology Final Exam
Questions And Answers With Verified Rationales
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1. Which action is the nurse’s priority before administering any medication?
A. Check expiration date
B. Verify patient identity
C. Assess vital signs
D. Read drug guide
Answer: B. Verify patient identity
Rationale: Correct patient identification is the top safety priority to
prevent medication errors.
2. Which route provides the fastest medication absorption?
A. Oral
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Subcutaneous
Answer: C. Intravenous
Rationale: IV administration delivers medication directly into circulation.
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3. Which abbreviation should the nurse avoid due to safety concerns?
A. mg
B. mL
C. U
D. IV
Answer: C. U
Rationale: “U” can be misread as “0” or “4,” leading to dosing errors.
4. Which symptom indicates anaphylaxis?
A. Mild rash
B. Wheezing and hypotension
C. Headache
D. Nausea only
Answer: B. Wheezing and hypotension
Rationale: Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction affecting
airway and circulation.
5. Which lab value should be monitored for patients on anticoagulants?
A. INR
B. Troponin
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C. HbA1c
D. WBC
Answer: A. INR
Rationale: INR measures clotting time for anticoagulation therapy.
6. Which medication is a beta-blocker?
A. Metoprolol
B. Lisinopril
C. Furosemide
D. Atorvastatin
Answer: A. Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to reduce heart
rate and BP.
7. Which condition is treated with diuretics?
A. Hypertension
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Infection
D. Hypothyroidism
Answer: A. Hypertension
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume and blood pressure.
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8. Which electrolyte imbalance is caused by loop diuretics?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics increase potassium excretion.
9. Which medication is used for asthma emergencies?
A. Albuterol
B. Metformin
C. Warfarin
D. Furosemide
Answer: A. Albuterol
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator.
10. Which sign indicates digoxin toxicity?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hypertension
C. Tachypnea
D. Fever
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Comprehensive Pharmacology Final Exam
Questions And Answers With Verified Rationales
2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf Download
1. Which action is the nurse’s priority before administering any medication?
A. Check expiration date
B. Verify patient identity
C. Assess vital signs
D. Read drug guide
Answer: B. Verify patient identity
Rationale: Correct patient identification is the top safety priority to
prevent medication errors.
2. Which route provides the fastest medication absorption?
A. Oral
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Subcutaneous
Answer: C. Intravenous
Rationale: IV administration delivers medication directly into circulation.
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3. Which abbreviation should the nurse avoid due to safety concerns?
A. mg
B. mL
C. U
D. IV
Answer: C. U
Rationale: “U” can be misread as “0” or “4,” leading to dosing errors.
4. Which symptom indicates anaphylaxis?
A. Mild rash
B. Wheezing and hypotension
C. Headache
D. Nausea only
Answer: B. Wheezing and hypotension
Rationale: Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction affecting
airway and circulation.
5. Which lab value should be monitored for patients on anticoagulants?
A. INR
B. Troponin
2
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C. HbA1c
D. WBC
Answer: A. INR
Rationale: INR measures clotting time for anticoagulation therapy.
6. Which medication is a beta-blocker?
A. Metoprolol
B. Lisinopril
C. Furosemide
D. Atorvastatin
Answer: A. Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to reduce heart
rate and BP.
7. Which condition is treated with diuretics?
A. Hypertension
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Infection
D. Hypothyroidism
Answer: A. Hypertension
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume and blood pressure.
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8. Which electrolyte imbalance is caused by loop diuretics?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics increase potassium excretion.
9. Which medication is used for asthma emergencies?
A. Albuterol
B. Metformin
C. Warfarin
D. Furosemide
Answer: A. Albuterol
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator.
10. Which sign indicates digoxin toxicity?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hypertension
C. Tachypnea
D. Fever
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